Per Diem Respiratory Therapist - Onsite, Varied Shifts

UMass Memorial Health; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus may be available

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the Harrington Hospital, Southbridge Campus, on a per diem basis with mixed 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a). The role requires graduation from an AMA approved Respiratory Care program, MA licensure, and BLSHP certification.

The therapist will perform a full range of respiratory care across age groups, document care in the EMR, and participate in performance improvement activities. A signing bonus may be available.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Licensed in the state of Massachusetts in respiratory care
• Current American Heart Association BLSHP certification
• Maintenance of CEU’s in accordance with Massachusetts licensure rules

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and documents all care activity in the EMR system.
• Delivers respiratory therapies including small volume nebulizers and arterial blood gas sampling.
• Maintains artificial airways and mechanical ventilation equipment.
• Ensures competency with arterial blood gas machines and ventilators including V60 NIPPV and High-Flow systems.
• Completes hospital and department annual competencies and adheres to Standards of Behavior.
• Supports quality improvement initiatives and maintains attendance and professionalism.

Skills

Customer service

Education

AMA approved respiratory care program

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the Harrington Hospital, Southbridge Campus, on a per diem basis with mixed 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a). The role requires graduation from an AMA approved Respiratory Care program, MA licensure, and BLSHP certification.

The therapist will perform a full range of respiratory care across age groups, document care in the EMR, and participate in performance improvement activities. A signing bonus may be available.